Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater by IHG

3.8
801 reviews
Sweetwater Express

About

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Sweetwater, Tennessee Hotel The stylish new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sweetwater, Tennessee, is the ideal place to Stay Smart. Business travelers and family vacationers will enjoy well-appointed guestrooms and suites, friendly service, quality amenities, and a convenient location. This hotel is where warm hospitality and exceptional service will make you feel right at home.Hotel near Popular Attractions We are located within minutes from the largest underground lake, The Lost Sea. Purdy’s Petting Zoo offers children and young hearted a fun time with gem mining. See recreational areas such as Watts Barr Lake and Duck Park. See Cherohala Skyway for a fall color ride through the mountains to see leaves change color. Come ride the Tail of the Dragon if you dare, also known as US Highway 129. Hotel ServicesExperience modern lifestyle amenities for business and leisure with complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center, Business Center, meeting space and high-speed wireless Internet. Remember to take a relaxing swim in our indoor heated pool, or treat yourself to goodies from our sundry shop after a long day.Hotel Accommodations Enjoy comfortable guestrooms featuring cozy beds with ample pillows, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet and large flat screen TV’s.

Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater by IHG
1116 Highway 68, Sweetwater, TN
37874, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
801 reviews
5 stars
378
4 stars
168
3 stars
95
2 stars
49
1 star
111

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted dirty rooms, mold, and unsanitary conditions, including reports of bugs and unpleasant odors.

Staff Performance

While some guests praised the staff for being friendly and helpful, many others reported rude or unprofessional behavior from front desk personnel.

Amenities and Maintenance

Guests frequently noted that the pool and fitness center were closed, and many amenities were either broken or not functioning properly.

Overall Disappointment

Many customers expressed disappointment with their stay, citing that the hotel did not meet the expected standards of the Holiday Inn brand.
  • JR
    Jackson Robichaux
    Jan 5, 2026
    3.0
    Solid rooms, mid location, decent service. The cereal was good.
  • LK
    Lynnea Koehler
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    We just left this hotel. It really let us down. Upon checking in, the front desk clerk admonished me for using booking.com for our reservation. He informs us that his aunt owns the hotel and doesn’t like it when booking.com doesn’t pay the hotel properly. He then instructed me to call their customer service and demand booking.com pay the extra 7 bucks that they were owed. On the way to our room, we see signs stating the pool is “closed for maintenance.” Our room was just down the hall from there. We walk in and immediately noticed it smells musty. There’s peeling wallpaper everywhere. A half toilet paper roll left in the bathroom.. It was not a comfortable space to be in. The next morning, we go for breakfast and noticed that area is also seemingly falling apart. Rippled wallpaper everywhere. The food was okay, but there was a strong cleaning agent being used at the same time as breakfast, so it made eating unpleasant. There also seemed to be more dirty tables than clean ones. After breakfast, we asked the front desk about the pool. No excuse for why it was needing maintenance was given, but we were told it would be closed for some time. The only thing that did seem consistent was several people at the front desk got their smoke breaks in. I have stayed at Holiday Inns before that were much nicer than this. And because I had to make a rushed reservation to attend a funeral, I thought that I would have the same experience I have at other locations. I understand that renovations are ongoing, but there are more problems here than that. It was already a rough time, and the stay at the Sweetwater location didn’t help. Do better.
  • SC
    Sueanne Cmehil-Warn
    Dec 10, 2025
    3.0
    We had to asked for a different room. The second room was satisfactory.
  • LS
    Laureen Stickle
    Dec 2, 2025
    1.0
    The room was dirty, trash in can, pillow looked slept on, light didn't work in bathroom, smelled like smoke. We asked for a different room it was a little better but still rough. The pool and the workout center both closed. Breakfast was not ready till 7. The eggs tasted straight out of the refrigerator, the biscuits were doughy still. This hotel not worth it. Holiday inns have really gone down hill. ☹️
  • MT
    Michaelangelo Thompson
    Oct 31, 2025
    1.0
    Hotel was filthy and disgusting smelled terrible. Not worth the time find another place that's clean. The staff was great. Kudos to them!

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater by IHG

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Does the hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, a complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast Buffet is available for guests.